San Francisco to Bakersfield is an approximately 3.5- hour flight. You can also drive. Traveling from San Francisco in August, you will find days in Bakersfield are warmer (98°F), and nights are a bit warmer (72°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can travel to Grand Canyon National Park.

You can drive from Bakersfield to Grand Canyon National Park in 8 hours. Another option is to fly. The time zone difference when traveling from Bakersfield to Grand Canyon National Park is 1 hour. Traveling from Bakersfield in August, you will find days in Grand Canyon National Park are little chillier (80°F), and nights are cooler (50°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can travel back home.